Description
This Classic Tarte Tatin is a showstopping French dessert made by caramelizing apples in butter and sugar, then topping with puff pastry and baking until golden. It’s rich, gooey, and absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium firm apples, peeled, cored, and halved
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Let it caramelize to a deep amber, then stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange the apple halves cut side up in the skillet over the caramel. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out puff pastry to fit the skillet and place it over the apples, tucking edges down.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Finishing Touches: Let the tart rest for 5 minutes. Place a serving plate over the skillet and carefully flip to release.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with crème fraîche or ice cream.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn to hold their shape.
- Let caramel reach a golden amber color for the best flavor.
- Flip while tart is still warm to ensure easy release.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tarte Tatin, Classic French Dessert, Caramel Apple Tart, Upside Down Tart, Puff Pastry Apple Tart